West Village Historic District, Buffalo

Name: West Village Historic District
Address: Buffalo, United States

#50 among attractions in Buffalo

Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Gothic Revival architecture

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West Village Historic District is a national historic district located at Buffalo in Erie County, New York. The district is a 19th-century residential neighborhood within walking distance of the central business district and Lake Erie. It is one of Buffalo's oldest and most intact residential areas, having been developed on the site of the estate of the city's first mayor Ebenezer Johnson and South Village of Black Rock. It contains 102 structures built between 1854 and 1914, most of which are detached single-family dwellings, with about a dozen apartment buildings. The district reflects architectural styles of the late 19th century including the Second Empire, Gothic Revival, and Italianate style. Included in the district is Johnson Park, redesigned by Frederick Law Olmsted about 1876, and Hutchinson Central Technical High School. ()

Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 42°53'31"N, 78°52'50"W

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West Village Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Buffalo City Hall, Colored Musicians Club, Allentown, Main Place Mall.

~1980 ftS
Art deco landmark with observation deck
Buffalo City Hall, Buffalo
10 min walk • Buffalo City Hall stands as an architectural masterpiece and a prominent landmark in the city of Buffalo, New York. This Art Deco gem, completed in 1931, towers at an impressive 32 stories, making it one of the tallest municipal buildings in the United States.
0.7 miSE
Museum, Historical place, Jazz club
Colored Musicians Club, Buffalo
19 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Buffalo, the Colored Musicians Club stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of African American musicians. This historic jazz club, located at 145 Broadway, has been a cornerstone of the Buffalo music scene since its inception...
0.5 miN
Entertainment district
Allentown, Buffalo
14 min walk • The Allentown district is a neighborhood in Buffalo, New York. The neighborhood is home to the Allentown Historic District.
0.6 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Main Place Mall, Buffalo
15 min walk • The Main Place Tower is located at 350 Main Street, in Buffalo, NY. The skyscraper is the fourth-tallest building in the city, and home to many technology and communication firms. The tower, built in 1969, rises 350 feet.
0.4 miS
Square
Niagara Square, Buffalo
11 min walk • Niagara Square is a public square located at the intersections of Delaware Avenue, Court Street, Genesee Street, and Niagara Street in Buffalo, New York.
0.4 miS
Monuments and statues
McKinley Monument, Buffalo
11 min walk • The McKinley Monument is a 96-foot tall obelisk in Niagara Square, Buffalo, New York. Its location in front of Buffalo City Hall defines the center of Buffalo that all of the main roads converge on.
~1970 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Shea's Performing Arts Center, Buffalo
10 min walk • Shea's Performing Arts Center is a theater for touring Broadway musicals and special events in Buffalo, New York. Originally called Shea's Buffalo, it was opened in 1926 to show silent movies. It took one year to build the entire theatre.
0.7 miN
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo
18 min walk • Kleinhans Music Hall is a concert venue located on Symphony Circle in Buffalo, New York.
~1010 ftE
Skyscraper
Patina 250, Buffalo
5 min walk • The Delaware North Building is a mixed-use development in Buffalo, New York. The 12-story, 330,000-square-foot mixed-use building features Class A office space, a 120-room Westin hotel, ground level retail, a 7,000-square-foot outdoor courtyard, and an adjacent structured parking ramp.
0.4 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, Buffalo
11 min walk • The Buffalo Niagara Convention Center is a convention center in downtown Buffalo, New York. Opened in 1978 at 64,410 square feet, the convention center underwent an expansion in 2010.
~1900 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Trinity Episcopal Church, Buffalo
10 min walk • Trinity Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church complex located at Buffalo in Erie County, New York. The oldest part of the complex was built in 1869 as the Gothic Revival style Christ Chapel; it was later redesigned in 1913.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to West Village Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Prospect Avenue Baptist Church, Buffalo (2 min walk), The Karnak Flats, Buffalo (3 min walk), Turner Brothers' Building–American Household Storage Company, Buffalo (5 min walk), Patina 250, Buffalo (5 min walk).

How to get to West Village Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to West Village Historic District:

Light rail

Fountain Plaza • Lines: Metro (11 min walk)
Lafayette Square • Lines: Metro (13 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Buffalo • Lines: 2686 (19 min walk)
Buffalo Greyhound Station • Lines: 0010, 0011 (19 min walk)

Train

Buffalo-Exchange Street (26 min walk)